Summary of RL12
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2 congratulations on the purchase of your redline system. The redline series of products is the result of industry-leading innovation in acoustical and mechanical engineering, executed with meticulous craftsmanship. Please read these instructions to get the maximum performance from your new loudspea...
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3 12) use only with the caster pallets and accessories specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a caster pallet is used, use caution when moving the apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long p...
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4 attenzione: il diffusore è completo di cavo d'alimentazione ac fornito in dotazione. In base la voltaggio del modello di diffusore acquistato, il cavo è configurato con il connettore ac più adeguato. Nel caso in cui il connettore non sia compatibile con le prese di corrente adottate nell'area d'im...
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5 fcc compliance this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules (pending). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial env...
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6 table of contents important safety instructions - read this first ............................................................................. 2 consignes de sÉcuritÉ - À lire en premier .......................................................................................... 3 precauzioni di si...
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7 removing the red strip ........................................................................................................................ 18 rotating the horn .................................................................................................................................. 18...
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8 ac mains supply ................................................................................................................................. 28 translations ...........................................................................................................................................
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9 redline™ system overview redline is the newest powered point‐source loudspeaker from eaw. Drawing from eaw’s deep legacy as a manufacturer of high‐end touring loudspeakers, redline is designed specifically for the professional audio user in corporate av, rental & staging, and installation. Every f...
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10 functionality and operation rl12/rl15 rear input panel connectors and controls 1 status led indicator for normal and fault status 2 clip indicator indicator for input signal clipping 3 limit indicator indicator for limiting of output signal 4 signal presence indicator indicator for signal presenc...
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11 rl18s subwoofer rear input panel connectors and control 1 status led indicator for normal and fault status 2 clip indicator indicator for input signal clipping 3 limit indicator indicator for limiting of output signal 4 signal presence indicator indicator for signal presence 5 ‘normal’ voicing se...
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12 audio connections analog audio connect the output from your line-level signal source to the xlr-3f input connector on the rear panel. This is an electronically balanced input. Users must provide their own xlr cables. The two xlr-type connectors on the rear of each redline series product, one fema...
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13 up to four additional rl12 or rl15’s can be looped in this fashion. Use an ac loop connector to daisy-chain ac mains power from one enclosure to another. The maximum, continuous load must not exceed 12a for the 115v version and 6a for the 230v version. Note: the circuit breaker only protects the ...
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14 unacceptable overdrive in the system, reduce the input signal level or damage to the drivers is likely to occur. Caution: electronic limiters cannot provide absolute protection against driver failure. Thus, if limiting is occurring, it is a warning that excessive signal levels are being approache...
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15 onboard processing/voicing voicing options - rl12, rl15 rl15 and rl12 feature three distinct voicings to accommodate a wide range of applications. To select voicings, simply press the ‘mode’ button on the back panel until the desired voicing is illuminated. Main select the ‘main’ voicing when usi...
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16 voicing - rl18s the rl18s subwoofer features three distinct voicings to accommodate a wide range of applications. To selection voicings, simply press the ‘mode’ button until the desired voicing is illuminated. Normal mode provides maximum output performance. Cardioid mode provides low frequency c...
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17 dyno™ dyno™ is a revolutionary processing technique that allows eaw engineers to maximize output from a given amplifier – transducer combination. As opposed to conventional limiting which simply views amplifier output and driver power handling in aggregate (i.E. A driver can handle 100 watts or a...
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18 redline application configurations removing the red strip the red strip alongside the redline products is adhered magnetically and can be removed as needed for aesthetically critical situations. To remove the red strip, carefully peel back the magnetic strip. Place the red strip in a safe locatio...
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19 creating symmetrical monitor angles (swapping amplifier modules) redline rl12 and rl15 products feature the ability to switch the amplifier to the opposite side of the enclosure to create symmetrical monitor angles for mirror image pairs. To move an amplifier to the opposite side of the loudspeak...
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20 application notes flying redline from threaded mounting points redline attachment points are designed to accept m8 hardware. Always use a minimum of two points to suspend any loudspeaker. See section on “rigging” later in this manual for more information. Arraying rl12 and rl15 redline loudspeake...
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21 rl18s standard cardioid configurations the rl18s features push-button cardioid functionality, allowing two or more rl18s subwoofers to be used together in a cardioid configuration. Cardioid functionality is possible in a number of different physical configurations, demonstrated below. These confi...
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22 other cardioid configurations it may be beneficial for the user to employ variants on the standard cardioid configurations in the form of unequal front/rear-facing subwoofers and/or relative front/back subwoofer gain adjustments. This allows the user to further tailor output and rejection levels ...
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23 warnings warning: mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury and equipment damage. This work should be done by qualified persons following safe rigging practices in accordance with all applicable safety and construction standards. Such persons must determine th...
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24 firmware update procedure redline series products are equipped with user upgradable firmware to accommodate future voicing and dsp updates. To update the firmware, please follow the instructions below. Firmware update on rl12/rl15 1. Disconnect the unit from ac supply and disconnect all analog au...
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25 firmware update - rl18s the firmware update and amplifier removal procedure for the rl18s is identical to that of the rl12/15, with the exception of the micro usb port, which is located on the side of the amplifier, rather than the top. 1. Disconnect the unit from ac supply and disconnect all ana...
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26 basic field troubleshooting and repair loudspeaker difficulties usually fall into one of the following categories. The causes for each problem are listed in the most likely order of probability. No sound or low output 1. Loudspeaker cables or connectors are miswired or faulty: check all cabling. ...
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27 rigging problems because of the potential serious consequences and liabilities due to faulty rigging, contact the eaw service department to determine the appropriate service solution for any problems with the rigging hardware integral to the enclosure or eaw rigging accessories. Enclosure and int...
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28 powered loudspeaker electronics some faults with the electronics will normally be indicated by the ‘status’ indicator on the loudspeaker input panel and are described in the section labeled ‘operating indicators’. Others should clearly be indicated by an outright malfunction in the sound output. ...
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29 fuente de alimentaciÓn precaucion: lea todas las instrucciones y advertencias relativas a la corriente eléctrica que aparecen en el manual de altavoces eaw. Netzstromversorgung warnung: lesen sie alle anweisungen und sicherheitshinweise bezüglich der netzspannung in der eaw lautsprecher bedienung...
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30 precaucion: asegúrese que la fuente de alimentación tenga una conexión a tierra correcta. El no cumplir con esta advertencia puede dar lugar a daños en el equipo, en las personas que lo manejen o inclso la muerte. Netzkabel vorsicht: das mitgelieferte netzkabel besitzt möglicherweise einen etzste...
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31 internal electronics and wiring the redline amplifier module is not user-serviceable and must be sent to eaw for repair. In the unlikely event of a failure of any amplifier or processing components, simply remove and replace the entire amplifier module with a spare. Do not attempt to open, repair...
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